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title: "Do grow lights need to be above the plants or can they be behind the…"
description: "Do grow lights need to be above the plants or can they be behind the plants?"
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author: "Rainy"
published: "2025-11-16T01:52:33.947487Z"
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# Do grow lights need to be above the plants or can they be behind the…

_Posted by Rainy on 2025-11-16_

Do grow lights need to be above the plants or can they be behind the plants?

## 1 comment

### Waspinator commented on 2025-11-16

They can be anywhere, but keep in mind that the plant will grow towards the light, which may make them lopsided if the light is at their side. Rotating plants occasionally can help reduce that issue

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